FKRCX - Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund

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Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund

Franklin Gold & Precious Metals FundOne Franklin ParkwaySan Mateo, CA 94403-1906

800-342-5236

Management Information

Steve M. Land,Lead Manager since March 31, 1999

Stephen M. Land, CFA, Portfolio Manager of Franklin Advisers, Inc. Mr. Land has been lead portfolio manager. He has final authority over all aspects of the Fund's investment portfolio, including but not limited to, purchases and sales of individual securities, portfolio risk assessment, and the management of daily cash balances in accordance with anticipated investment management requirements. The degree to which he may perform these functions, and the nature of these functions, may change from time to time. He joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 1997.

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Fund Overview

CategoryEquity Precious Metals

Fund FamilyFranklin Templeton Investments

Net Assets914.02M

YTD Return-9.69%

Yield0.40%

Morningstar Rating★★★

Inception DateMay 18, 1969

Fund Operations

Last Dividend0.06

Last Cap Gain0.00

Holdings Turnover13.99%

Average for CategoryN/A

Fees & Expenses

ExpenseFKRCXCategory Average

Annual Report Expense Ratio (net)0.98%1.39%

Prospectus Net Expense Ratio0.98%N/A

Prospectus Gross Expense Ratio0.98%N/A

Max 12b1 Fee0.25%N/A

Max Front End Sales Load5.75%5.04%

Max Deferred Sales LoadN/A1.36%

3 Yr Expense Projection869N/A

5 Yr Expense Projection1,086N/A

10 Yr Expense Projection1,707N/A